U.N. calls for probe after alleged drone attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla

U.N. calls for probe after alleged drone attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla Activists wave Palestinian flags as they gather to support a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid in Ajaccio, on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, on Sept 12. | AFP-JIJI Rome - The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that prompted Italy and Spain to send naval ships to help. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying activists including Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg, blamed Israel for more than a dozen explosions heard around its vessels off Greece late on Tuesday. U.N. Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said anyone responsible for the violations should be held accountable, and called for an independent, impartial and thorough investigation. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories.